Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt Under $3,500
As of July 19, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 84 apartments for rent in Lake Merritt under $3,500/month, starting at $1,275/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed continuously.
Lake Merritt is Oakland's signature — a 3.4-mile path around the lake, the Saturday farmers market, Grand Lake Theater on the north end, and weekend drum circles. Lake Merritt BART serves it directly. Rents are slightly above Downtown Oakland but still well under SF.
84 listings available — updated July 19, 2026, refreshed continuously
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Lake Merritt right now?
As of July 19, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 84 apartments for rent in Lake Merritt under $3,500/month. Listings refresh continuously from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Lake Merritt?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Lake Merritt start at $1,275/month, with an average of $1,954 and a median of $1,835/month. Prices reflect 84 active listings updated July 19, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics continuously refreshes listings from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is Lake Merritt like?
Lake Merritt is Oakland's signature — a 3.4-mile path around the lake, the Saturday farmers market, Grand Lake Theater on the north end, and weekend drum circles. Lake Merritt BART serves it directly. Rents are slightly above Downtown Oakland but still well under SF.